Anthony Adam wrote:
GM_Solspiral wrote:
Eric Morton wrote:
I'm much more nervous this year than I was in any previous year. In previous years, I just had to worry about my own item not making it. This year, I also have to worry about all of the other items I like not making it.
Because, let's face it. If none of my favorites make the Top 32, what's the point in trying again next year? The rejection of my favorites would demonstrate that my own idea of a Superstar item is at odds with the judges' idea of a Superstar item, so my previous Round 1 success was achieved despite my item design skills, not because of them.
Wow, yeah didn't even think about that!
But then again, would that not be something you have learnt and can then work on for next year? Come on, positive now.
Part of freelance writing (which is what this really is) is writing for your customer's wants. Once you're well established then you can try to draw customers into your zone. The greatest comic artists almost all started in a bullpen, drawing the staples, but it was their unique takes on those staples that brought them outside success. The same is true for freelance writing for niche products.
Keep heart, learn from what wins and consider how you and your favorites could have made those ideas better.
